Posts listed under tag

tips

Money Leftovers Are Nice Too

The average Thanksgiving dinner is right under $50, but it’s still nice to hold on to a few presidents instead of stale stuffing. These are some good tips for keeping in mind as you plan for Thanksgiving, and really, any other dinner party in the future. Plan your Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday night. Crazy, I […]

A 20-something's guide to the 401(k)

When you are just joining the workforce, your retirement fund might not be your first priority. Especially if you aren’t really sure what a 401(k) actually is. This article might be a helpful first step to figuring out what your options are!

Selling Back Your Textbooks

Does it pain you to spend hundreds of dollars on textbooks each semester when you know that you won’t need them after finals and you can only sell them back to the bookstore for pennies on the dollar? Trying to sell your used textbooks can be difficult, especially if they aren’t in the best shape […]

What Can Help You Be More Successful?

Have you ever wondered what makes some people more desirable in a workplace? Education and skill aside, there are a few things that many employers look for. Not only do these traits make you more desirable to employers, but they have a way of commanding respect which often lends a hand on the path to […]

New Year's Resolutions Can Be Healthy and Frugal

If your new year’s resolution for this year is to eat healthier, you will be glad to know this habit can improve not only your health but also your wallet. Contradicting to the common belief that being healthy costs more, eating healthy actually saves you money in many ways: Skim on soda, energy drinks and […]

How to Have a Traditional Thanksgiving Feast on a Budget

Thanksgiving is a time when most households celebrate with the largest meal of the year.  While this means full plates and happy guests, it can also place a huge expense on the host or hostess of the turkey-day gathering.  Below are some money saving tips that will ensure both your guests and your wallet stay […]

Holiday Money Saving Tips

Whether or not you want to admit it, you probably overspend when it comes to the holidays. Don’t worry though, with a few simple tips you can regain control over your budget and still feel the holiday cheer! Start Early  You can almost always find coupons and sales when the holidays are just beginning to […]

Costumes for Cheap and Easy

Halloween costumes can be expensive, and most of the time if you have store bought costume, you won’t be the only Pirate in the room. So here are a few original, cheap, and homemade costumes for kids, guys, and gals. Kids Bag of Jelly Beans This bag of jelly beans costume must be the sweetest […]